Vibration plates are suddenly everywhere. What I learned after one (very shaky) month
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Allergy season is here. Here’s how to beat it
Treatments for seasonal allergies have become notably more effective over the last decade
Let’s hear it for the anti-nepo babies who are making their own way
Anna Wintour’s son Charles is a doctor, Bruce Springteen son Sam is a firefighter and Jamie Oliver’s 22-year-old daughter is …
Best Protein Bars (2026): Vegan, Gluten-Free, High Fiber
What to prioritize, what to skip, when to enjoy—plus, we’ve selected WIRED's favorite bars worth trying.
The Men Obsessed With ‘High T’
Fueled by the manosphere, men are boosting their testosterone levels through natural and synthetic means, with some competitively swapping test …
Best Barefoot Shoes for Running or Walking (2026)
Our favorite zero-drop, minimalist footwear will let you feel the ground beneath your feet.
What Are Gravel Running Shoes? (2026)
This new-ish hybrid between trail runners and road runners is designed for less technical terrain and the occasional road run.
Expert explains why even a single drink raises risk
A glass of wine after work or cocktails at a weekend party often feels harmless, a source of relaxation even. …
Seven of 10 heart failure patients in India lack fund shield, sell livelihood to survive, says new study
One out of three patients and households reported a decline in annual income following a heart failure diagnosis. About 18 …
At 20, Bengaluru youth’s heart was racing at 110 beats per minute: The hidden heart risk of zero exercise
With regular exercise, the heart becomes efficient and can carry out normal functions at a much lower heart rate A …
Plans to cut NHS international workforce appear overambitious, say MPs
Health service in England has saved more than £14bn hiring from overseas, report says, as doubt is cast on aim …
What’s a healthy fasting plate? A dietician’s guide to eating potatoes, makhana, millets and sabu dana the right way
Often many people ask me if carbohydrate-heavy fasting foods can throw them off their weight management cycles. Some fasting foods …
16-year
At first, Maya’s* parents thought it was typical teenage behaviour. But when the 16-year-old began spending up to eight hours …
Paracetamol, syringes, gloves may be in short supply as LPG curbs disrupt pharma manufacturing
The curbs on supply of LPG and petrochemicals in view of the ongoing West Asia conflict have impacted the pharmaceutical …
Gynaecologists share how to manage them at the workplace
As the Supreme Court of India refused to entertain a Public Interest Litigation (PIL), seeking a nationwide, mandatory menstrual leave …
The Shingles Virus May Be Aging You More Quickly
Evidence suggests reactivations of the varicella-zoster virus may accelerate aging and raise dementia risk. Now scientists want to know if …
AI tool spots early glaucoma in 71-year
At Saswad tehsil in Pune district, 71-year-old Shiva, who was recently diagnosed with diabetes, decided to drop in at a …
UK government axes flagship global health project
Programme which supports schemes in six African countries was previously hailed as vital protection for Britain against future pandemicsA flagship …
Best Massage Guns of 2026: Hyperice, Therabody, and More
Massage guns used to be simple percussive devices. Now, they use vibrations, hot and cold therapy, and even LED light …
The Fort Strength Training Wearable Tracks Your Sets (2026)
You don’t have to be a gym bro to get strong. Three ex-Tesla engineers made a beautiful bar velocity tracker …